Andy Maslen Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Andy Maslen

For readers new to Andy Maslen's work, your ideal starting point depends on whether you prefer military action or classic British police procedurals. If you love fast-paced military thrillers in the vein of Jack Reacher or John Milton, you should begin with the Gabriel Wolfe series and its debut novel, Trigger Point (2015). For fans of gritty detective investigations and psychological crime, the best place to start is either the DI Stella Cole series starting with Hit and Run (2017), or the Detective Kat Ballantyne series beginning with The Seventh Girl (2024).

The Gabriel Wolfe Thrillers

This is Andy Maslen's flagship action series. It follows Gabriel Wolfe, a former SAS captain struggling with PTSD, who is recruited by the covert government department 'The Department' to thwart elite conspiracies, international terrorists, and corrupt political factions. While most missions are self-contained, reading in publication order is highly recommended to follow Gabriel's ongoing personal battle with trauma, his evolving relationships, and recurring antagonists.

• Trigger Point (2015)
• Reversal of Fortune (2015) - Novella (Book 1.5)
• Blind Impact (2016)
• Condor (2016)
• First Casualty (2016)
• Fury (2017)
• Rattlesnake (2018)
• Minefield (2018)
• No Further (2018)
• Torpedo (2019)
• Three Kingdoms (2019)
• Ivory Nation (2020)
• Crooked Shadow (2021)
• Brass Vows (2022)
• Seven Seconds (2023)
• Peacemaker (2024)
• Edged Weapon (2025)
• Wolf Lake (2026)

DI Stella Cole Thriller Series

Shifting focus from military operations to urban police procedurals, this series centers on Detective Inspector Stella Cole. Reeling from personal grief and battling corruption within the force, Stella takes on complex criminal networks in London. A key highlight is the prequel short story Weep Willow, Weep, which details her early career. Readers can enjoy this prequel first, or read it after getting to know Stella in the first four novels.

• Hit and Run (2017)
• Hit Back Harder (2017)
• Hit and Done (2018)
• Let The Bones Be Charred (2019)
• Weep Willow, Weep (2020) - Prequel short story
• A Beautiful Breed of Evil (2021)
• Death Wears A Golden Cloak (2021)
• See the Dead Birds Fly (2022)
• Playing the Devil's Music (2023)

Detective Kat Ballantyne Series

Set in the fictional university city of Middlehampton, this police procedural series follows DS Kat Ballantyne. Partnered with the green, university-educated rookie Tom Gray, Kat solves chilling murders that often hit close to home, including a cold case involving her childhood best friend. The series moves at a fast pace and should be read in chronological order.

• The Seventh Girl (2024)
• The Unseen Sister (2024)
• The Silent Wife (2024)
• The Lying Man (2025)
• The Rebel Son (2025)
• The Perfect Girl (2026)
• The Fallen Angel (2026)

Detective Henry Ford Series

This trilogy is set in and around the historic city of Salisbury. It follows DI Henry Ford as he tackles local crimes while dealing with personal burdens and family dynamics. It is a self-contained story arc that should be read in order.

1. Shallow Ground (2020)
2. Land Rites (2021)
3. Plain Dead (2021)

Spin-Offs, Standalones, and Co-Authored Works

Maslen has expanded his thriller universe with a spin-off featuring Gabriel Wolfe's sister, Tara Wolfe. In the action-packed spin-off Purity Kills (2022), Tara faces off against Hong Kong triads, showing that lethal capability runs in the Wolfe family. Beyond his major series, Maslen has written several standalone psychological thrillers, including a major co-authored project with bestseller M.J. Arlidge, titled Your Child Next (2025), which focuses on parents targeted by a terrifying deep-fake blackmail plot.

Standalone Novels

• Blood Loss (2018)
• You're Always With Me (2022)
• Green-Eyed Mobster (2022)
• Your Child Next (2025) - Co-authored with M.J. Arlidge
• The Deal (2025)

Standalone Novellas & Short Stories

• Skin (2020)
• Homebodies (2023)
• Christopher Goodenough Takes a Number (2024)
• Goodbye Aziz (2025)

What to Know Before You Start

Maslen’s books are praised for their military accuracy, realistic police procedurals, and high-tension pacing. While there is no official shared crossover storyline between Gabriel Wolfe, Stella Cole, and Kat Ballantyne, they all share Maslen's signature gritty, realistic depiction of modern British law enforcement and covert operations. The books contain violence and themes of trauma, but also focus heavily on the psychological resilience and moral compasses of their protagonists.